Multiple Camps / Clinics each year

Living Lucky®

Waterski Club

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Who is Living Lucky® Waterski Club?
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"At Living Lucky® Waterski Club, we’re breaking barriers and building champions through elite coaching, total accessibility, and the unwavering belief that the universe is conspiring in our favor. We don't just ski; we create a new reality, on the wake and in the world."

❋ The Foundation of Performance

On the water, confidence is the difference between a personal record and a missed wake. We teach our athletes to trust their training, their intuition, and their inherent worth. When you believe in yourself, you stop fighting the water and start flowing with it. This radical self-trust doesn't just set you up for a personal best; it elevates your presence in every room you walk into off the water.

❋ The Power of the Right Team

Elite performance is never a solo act. Whether it’s the driver’s precision, the coach’s eye, or the support of a fellow skier, we believe that the right team makes the "impossible" possible. By fostering a culture of mutual belief, we create a sanctuary where every member is invested in the other’s success. We believe that when one of us rises, the entire community reaches a new high.

❋ Everything Is Working In Our Favor

We operate from the unwavering conviction that God and the Universe are always conspiring in our favor. This isn’t just a feeling; it’s a competitive advantage. It allows our athletes to let go of anxiety and perform with a sense of "favored flow." When you know that the wind, the water, and the very energy of the day are supporting your audacious goals, you don't just ski—you soar!

❋ Turning Challenges into Innovations

In adaptive sport, circumstances are often viewed as "limitations"—but at Living Lucky®, we view them as invitations to innovate. Whether it’s a change in weather or a physical hurdle, we believe that every circumstance is working for us, not against us. This mindset allows our skiers to remain calm in the chaos, finding the "lucky" opportunity in every situation, both on the lake and in life’s unexpected turns.

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People sitting and standing on a wooden dock by a calm lake, with a wheelchair labeled 'Shepherd Center,' a bench, a bicycle, and a sign with a cartoon banana character, under a clear blue sky. 
"Step onto the dock, leave the limitations behind, and start Living Lucky®. This is where anything becomes possible." 
Living Lucky® Waterski Club
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A person sitting on a dock by a calm lake, with a wheelchair nearby, on a sunny day with clear blue skies and houses across the water.

Choose Your Experience

Whether you are looking for a focused morning of technical refinement or a multi-day immersion into the champion mindset, we have a lane for you.

Option 1: The Training Set (Day Sessions)

High-performance practice for the focused athlete. Perfect for locals or those passing through Central Florida who want to sharpen their skills on a world-class course.

  • The Course: Access to our regulation Slalom course or our "Inner Course" specifically designed for adaptive athletes and those mastering the basics.

  • The Disciplines: Specialized sets for Slalom, Trick, or a combination of both.

  • Investment: $30 per set (6 passes).

  • Recovery Bonus: Add a 1-hour soak in our lakeside hot tub for an additional $40/ hour (covers up to 6 people)

  • Note: Please bring your own towels and drinks

  • The Boat: 2012 Ski Nautique 200.

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A group of eight people, some in wheelchairs, smiling and posing together outdoors near a lake with palm trees in the background. They seem to be enjoying a boat trip or outdoor gathering on a wooden dock.
A fire pit with bright flames on a paved patio overlooking a lake at sunset, with houses in the distance and a cloudy sky.

The Living Lucky® Immersion

A collaborative, multi-day community residency. Step into our 2-million-dollar lakeside retreat in Winter Garden for a 3-to-5-day deep dive. This is more than a clinic; it’s a lifestyle experience where we live, eat, and train as a high-performance collective.

  • The Stay: Shared luxury accommodations in our gated home on Johns Lake. (Luxury air mattresses or memory foam roll-away cots provided).

  • The Training: Typically 3 sets per day with lakeside video review on our 90-inch display—giving you instant visual feedback to master your mechanics.

  • The Community: Collaborative "AirBnB style" living. We group-shop at the local Publix (1 mile away) and participate in meal prep and cleanup as a team.

  • The Magic: End every day watching the Disney fireworks from the pool deck or fire pit.

  • Proximity: We are minutes away from the industry's best: Masterline USA (4.8 miles), Performance Ski & Surf (21.5 miles), and Universal Studios (6.1 miles).

  • Investment: $80/day for participants | $40/day for guests | $20/day for volunteers. (Pricing is negotiable for groups based on available sponsorship).

A teal sleeveless water sports jersey with the number 5, logos for Waterski & Wakeboard Australia and World Disabled Water Ski Championships 2025, and five medals with red and white striped ribbons draped over it. 
Typical Immersion Timeline

What Immersion looks like

First and last day are travel days. Arrive and leave at your leisure. Meals are on your own these days and a group meal at the house can be arranged for dinner on night 1, or breakfast on the last day.
(Hint: First to arrive gets first dibs on rooms, unless otherwise discussed. Typical Ski Day itinerary is below. 

Wake Up

Coffee and Ski Sunrise – End of 1st sets

Breakfast

Usually around 9:30AM

Set 2

Roughly 10:30AM

Lunch

Roughly 1:00Pm

Set 3 Then Dinner and Video Review

  • "How cool! Love the hosts, the whole crew is always so much fun, the house and boat dock and lake are all ideal for wheelchairs. And the hot tub is nice to warm up! "

    Raquel B. - 2025 Team USA (Para)

  • "Hey! I really liked the sense of community and the time spent on the lake :) "

    Joey J. - !st Time Skier (Quad)

  • "I loved the open and welcoming environment you guys have put forth and the joy of being around others. It's an incredible experience to be a part of. It's crazy watching everyone improve so much."

    Todd H. (Hottie Toddy) - Canadian National Team 2025

  • "I’ve watched everyone from 9-year-old novices to 69-year-old legends realize that the water doesn't recognize limitations—it only recognizes belief. My mission is to ensure you leave this lake as the undisputed champion of your own life."

    Jason Shelfer - Host & Mindset Coach

  • "The hospitality and contagious energy from Jason and Jana are top-notch—your place is truly first-class. The total accessibility was huge; there wasn't anything I couldn’t do myself. The camaraderie on and off the water is something I’ve been missing since I left!"

    Blake Lamontagne World Record Holder / Athlete of the Year

How It Works

  • Join the Living Lucky® Waterski Club.
    Membership is $24 per year, prorated $2 per month. Renewal will be June 1st every year.

  • Now that you are on our mailing list, we will let you know of upcoming camps and clinics. If you are interested in the single day experience, just give us a call or text to check availability.
    407-509-4926

  • When you join the Living Lucky® Waterski Club, you will also start welcoming more Personal Bests into your performance on the water and into your life.

  • Believe In Yourself
    Believe in the People Around You
    Believe in Your Circumstances
    Believe that God (or the Universe) is always working in Your favor
    Download & Listen to The Living Lucky® Podcast

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A Note From Jason, Your Host

The View from the Boat

"Over the past year, I have sat in the driver’s seat for hundreds of hours, watching a beautiful cross-section of humanity cross the wake. I’ve pulled 9-year-olds catching their first edge and 69-year-olds rediscovering their fire. I’ve seen world champions fine-tuning their mechanics and families just looking to reconnect through the simple joy of the water.

But here is what I’ve learned from the driver’s seat: The water doesn't know your age, your ability, or your past. As the husband of a World Champion and World Record holder, I watched Jana rise from the bottom of the scoreboard to the top of the world in 13 months. As an elite mindset coach, I know that her success wasn't just about the physical reps—it was about the environment of belief we built on this dock.

When you come to the Living Lucky® Waterski Club, you aren't just getting a boat set. You are entering a sanctuary where the 'impossible' is ignored, and your potential is the only thing we see. Whether you are a professional athlete chasing a fraction of a second or a first-timer just wanting to feel the spray, my hope is that you leave this lake as a champion of your own life.

We don’t just ski here. We create a new reality. And the universe is already conspiring in your favor to join us."

— Jason Shelfer Host & Mindset Architect, Living Lucky® Waterski Club

You can probably tell that I’m the guy in all the Living Lucky® swag.
This is me, in the boat with The Coach, The Legend, William (Bill) Furbish

Person sitting on a wheelchair on a paddleboard on water, under a partly cloudy sky.

This video is shot in West Palm, not on Johns Lake

The Living Lucky® Podcast

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